If a Patient Is Diagnosed with Secondary Hypertension, This Means

question 81

Multiple Choice

If a patient is diagnosed with secondary hypertension, this means that the

• A) condition has worsened from essential hypertension.
• B) patient has the most serious form of hypertension.
• C) patient has the most common form of hypertension.
• D) hypertension is associated with another disease.

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Definitions:

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up from sitting or lying down, often leading to dizziness or fainting.

Risk For Falls

The increased likelihood that an individual may unintentionally come to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level, often assessed in elderly or hospitalized patients.

Light-Headedness

A feeling of dizziness or faintness, often due to a decrease in blood supply to the brain.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs, which can become life-threatening if it dislodges and travels to the lungs.